New Buffalo Area Schools

The New Buffalo Area Schools district in Michigan is home to three exceptional schools: New Buffalo Elementary School, New Buffalo Senior High School, and New Buffalo Middle School. These schools consistently deliver outstanding academic performance, with New Buffalo Elementary and New Buffalo Middle ranking among the top schools in the state.

New Buffalo Elementary School stands out with its 5-star rating and impressive academic achievements, including 85.19% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 88.89% in Math. New Buffalo Middle School also impresses, ranking 2nd out of 897 Michigan middle schools and boasting 75% of 6th graders and 77.5% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA. At the high school level, New Buffalo Senior High School maintains a strong 93.8% four-year graduation rate and 72.1% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

The district's commitment to providing a high-quality education is evident in its relatively low student-teacher ratios and significant per-student spending, ranging from $29,975 at New Buffalo Middle School to $33,833 at New Buffalo Senior High School. However, the district faces some attendance challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates as high as 23.7% at the high school level, suggesting a need to address student engagement and support.